keratinize (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *keratinize*:
VERB	change	keratinize, keratinise	convert into keratin
change	keratinize, keratinise	become horny and impregnated with keratin

English > *keratinize*: 2 senses > verb 1, change
Meaning	convert into keratin.
Pattern	Something ----s something
Synonym	keratinise
Broader	convert	change the nature, purpose, or function of something
Similar to	keratinize, keratinise	Become horny and impregnated with keratin
Spanish	queratinizar

English > *keratinize*: 2 senses > verb 2, change
Meaning	Become horny and impregnated with keratin.
Pattern	Something ----s
Synonym	keratinise
Broader	change	Undergo a change
Similar to	keratinize, keratinise	convert into keratin
Nouns	keratinization	organic process by which keratin is deposited in cells and the cells become horny (as in nails and hair)

HyperDic: keratinize